Southern California Traffic Headaches

The big rig ended up in trees off the side of the freeway. The fire-rescue crew used a ladder to transport the driver from the cab across a ditch to the side of the road.

The workers, in the van at the time of the crash, suffered injuries to their faces and necks, according to the spokesperson. Details regarding the victims' conditions were not immediately available, but the injuries are considered non-life threatening.

The crash nvolved at least four vehicles east of the Grand Avenue exit. Several ambulances responded to the location.

Details regarding the duration of the freeway closure were not immediately available.